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eMotion 0.6.7.1 - Create natural, interactive motions of objects (beta).. (Shareware)

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 03:06 AM PDT



eMotion is a tool for creating interactive motions of objects for live visual performances. Electronic motion seems often artificial, synthetic... well... in fact it does not convey any emotions. By defining new rules to create movements, eMotion is a new kind of software made for visual live animations. As it is based on real world physics law, all motions seems natural, full of emphasis. It allows to manipulate different kind of objects like still image, videos, text, drawing. Targeted mainly for theatre/dance performances, it can be used in broader situations.

Main concepts : eMotion is based on objects (like particles, text, drawing strokes, quartz compositions). The creation of motion in the program is laid on a physical model, aka physical forces that are applied to the objects. The forces can be created by using �movement brushes�, or by defining a relation between a controller and a set of objects (for example a wiimote and some text). The objects are organized in layers, and each object can have his own sets of physical rules. The evolution of the physical rules along the time can be recorded in the script window. A script is the only way to record/save your animations.

To summarize:

  • physically based animation rules
  • multi representation particle system
  • layered behaviour
  • scriptable
  • incredibly smooth
  • support multi inputs interactions including Wiimote + nunchuk, sudden motion sensor, wacom tablet, midi, audio analysis, and by using Open Sound Control (osc) it can be extended virtually to any kind of controller.
  • link any physical parameters to the inputs
  • all is LIVE
It can be used for interactive installations, live performance, visual arts, strange subtitling, and so much more. imagination is your only bound. It can be seen as a "live-photoshop", and it want to be a simple but powerful solution to construct and explore the world that new technologies bring to live performances.

Written in cocoa, exclusively for Mac (10.5/intel), eMotion is still in alpha stage, some functionalities are not fully implemented, and the user interface needs a lot of work.



Version 0.6.7.1:
  • Bug fixes


  • Mac OS X 10.7 or later


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Religions, Vol. 3, Pages 251-265: Spiritual Identity: Personal Narratives for Faith and Spiritual Living

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

In this article we outline a theoretical and methodological framework for spiritual identity as meaning in folk psychology. Identity is associated with psychological elements of personality that help people manage a time-bound existence. This discussion is extended on anthropological grounds, noting that spiritual goals are reinforced when they become symbolically self-important, often through religious ritual. This makes religious tradition and culture of monotheist exemplars centrally important to understanding idiosyncratic folk narratives like spiritual success.

Default Folder X 4.4.10 - Enhances Open and Save dialogs with bountiful options.. (Shareware)

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 02:30 AM PDT



Default Folder X attaches a toolbar to the right side of the Open and Save dialogs in any Mac OS X-native application. The toolbar gives you fast access to various folders and commands. You just click on the buttons to go to your favorite and recently used folders, manage the folders and files shown in the list, and make changes to your settings.

Default Folder also fixes a number of problems in Open and Save dialogs, "rebounding" back to the last selected file, putting the path listing back in the top menu, and correcting bugs in scrolling column views.

Check out the screencast by clicking here!

Features:

  • Directory assistant: You can access the contents of your recent, favorite, and open folders right from Default Folder X's toolbar. Its hierarchical pop-up menus expand as you mouse over them, letting you navigate your folders to get to your files. To work faster, you can assign a keyboard shortcut for all of your favorite folders. If an Open and Save dialog isn't open, then you can use Default Folder X's menu bar, Dock icon, or keyboard shortcuts.
  • Real time saving: If you're constantly saving things inside the same folder, Default Folder X can remember that folder for you. You can even set a different default folder for each application you use. That way, you'll already be in the right folder when you're working.
  • Finder management: Have you ever wanted to save a file to an open Finder window? Default Folder X lets you open up or save to any Finder window with a single click. It also lets you get info on, rename, and delete existing files, putting the Finder's power in every Open and Save dialog.
  • Instant Recall: To help you quickly return to folders you've recently used, Default Folder X remembers them for you. It can even rebound to the last file you used in all your recent folders. With Default Folder X, you'll never forget where you put something.
  • Spotlight on the spot: Mac OS X delivers amazing search capabilities with Spotlight, but adding your own search keywords requires a trip to the Finder's Get Info window or to an application like Tags, Fresh, or Tag Folders. No more! Default Folder X lets you add Spotlight keywords, OpenMeta tags, and Finder labels on the spot, while you're still in the Save dialog. It even remembers keywords you've used before and automatically completes them as you type.
  • Information central: Leopard delivers amazing previews with QuickLook, but in Open dialogs they're small and you can only see them in column view. With Default Folder X you get previews below every Open dialog, expanded to fill the available space. Need to see more detail? Click on the image and it zooms up to full size. And if you'd rather have words instead of pictures, Default Folder X delivers those details too. The file's size, the date you created and modified it, the Finder label, Spotlight comments, OpenMeta tags, access permissions - they're all there too.
  • Workflow without work: Rather than make you learn and set up a new application, Default Folder X blends into Mac OS X. Its pop-up menus and Finder integration will start saving you time immediately, and it will put your pre-existing Favorite folders in its toolbar right away. When you do decide to start customizing it, Default Folder X lets you set default folders and assign shortcuts right from its toolbar. Finally, effortless workflow.


Version 4.4.10:
  • Compatible with the latest developer release of Mac OS X 10.8.
  • Gmail attachment dialogs and other plugin-based Open and Save dialogs are now supported in Firefox 10 and 11.
  • File dialogs will no longer appear slowly or temporarily freeze when displaying folders containing many items.
  • Package sizes are calculated in the background to eliminate temporary hangs when selecting large packaged files (like iPhoto libraries).
  • Default Folder X now dynamically detects sandboxed applications. This reduces overhead because Default Folder X will no longer try to install itself in sandboxed applications when it doesn't need to.
  • Corrected a problem that could "steal" mouse clicks in Open dialogs, disabling rubber band selection mode.
  • Worked around a problem with OpenMeta tags not getting indexed by Spotlight when you tag files in InDesign.
  • Recent OpenMeta tags are now read separately from Leap and Yep because the new Mac App Store versions of these applications cannot share their recent tags via the standard OpenMeta mechanism.
  • Worked around a problem that caused Mathematica to hang after it launched if Default Folder X was enabled.


  • Mac OS X 10.5 or later


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Remote Sensing, Vol. 4, Pages 1004-1023: Comparison of Methods for Estimation of Stem Volume, Stem Number and Basal Area from Airborne Laser Scanning Data in a Hemi-Boreal Forest

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

This study compares methods to estimate stem volume, stem number and basal area from Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) data for 68 field plots in a hemi-boreal, spruce dominated forest (Lat. 58°N, Long. 13°E). The stem volume was estimated with five different regression models: one model based on height and density metrics from the ALS data derived from the whole field plot, two models based on similar combinations derived from 0.5 m raster cells, and two models based on canopy volumes from the ALS data. The best result was achieved with a model based on height and density metrics derived from 0.5 m raster cells (Root Mean Square Error or RMSE 37.3%) and the worst with a model based on height and density metrics derived from the whole field plot (RMSE 41.9%). The stem number and the basal area were estimated with: (i) area-based regression models using height and density metrics from the ALS data; and (ii) single tree-based information derived from local maxima in a normalized digital surface model (nDSM) mean filtered with different conditions. The estimates from the regression model were more accurate (RMSE 52.7% for stem number and 21.5% for basal area) than those derived from the nDSM (RMSE 63.4%–91.9% and 57.0%–175.5%, respectively). The accuracy of the estimates from the nDSM varied depending on the filter size and the conditions of the applied filter. This suggests that conditional filtering is useful but sensitive to the conditions.

Entropy, Vol. 14, Pages 736-741: Radiation Entropy Bound from the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

It has been suggested heuristically by Unruh and Wald, and independently by Page, that at given energy and volume, thermal radiation has the largest entropy. The suggestion leads to the corresponding universal bound on entropy of physical systems. Using a gedanken experiment we show that the bound follows from the Second Law of Thermodynamics if the CPT symmetry is assumed and a general condition on matter holds. The experiment suggests that a wide class of Lorentz invariant local quantum field theories obeys a bound on the density of states.

Materials, Vol. 5, Pages 644-660: Electrical Properties of Thin-Film Capacitors Fabricated Using High Temperature Sputtered Modified Barium Titanate

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Simple thin-film capacitor stacks were fabricated from sputter-deposited doped barium titanate dielectric films with sputtered Pt and/or Ni electrodes and characterized electrically. Here, we report small signal, low frequency capacitance and parallel resistance data measured as a function of applied DC bias, polarization versus applied electric field strength and DC load/unload experiments. These capacitors exhibited significant leakage (in the range 8–210 μA/cm2) and dielectric loss. Measured breakdown strength for the sputtered doped barium titanate films was in the range 200 kV/cm −2 MV/cm. For all devices tested, we observed clear evidence for dielectric saturation at applied electric field strengths above 100 kV/cm: saturated polarization was in the range 8–15 μC/cm2. When cycled under DC conditions, the maximum energy density measured for any of the capacitors tested here was ~4.7 × 10−2 W-h/liter based on the volume of the dielectric material only. This corresponds to a specific energy of ~8 × 10−3 W-h/kg, again calculated on a dielectric-only basis. These results are compared to those reported by other authors and a simple theoretical treatment provided that quantifies the maximum energy that can be stored in these and similar devices as a function of dielectric strength and saturation polarization. Finally, a predictive model is developed to provide guidance on how to tailor the relative permittivities of high-k dielectrics in order to optimize their energy storage capacities.

Polymers, Vol. 4, Pages 997-1011: Hydrogels from Biopolymer Hybrid for Biomedical, Food, and Functional Food Applications

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Hybrid hydrogels from biopolymers have been applied for various indications across a wide range of biomedical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries. In particular, hybrid hydrogels synthesized from two biopolymers have attracted increasing attention. The inclusion of a second biopolymer strengthens the stability of resultant hydrogels and enriches its functionalities by bringing in new functional groups or optimizing the micro-environmental conditions for certain biological and biochemical processes. This article presents approaches that have been used by our groups to synthesize biopolymer hybrid hydrogels for effective uses for immunotherapy, tissue regeneration, food and functional food applications. The research has achieved some challenging results, such as stabilizing physical structure, increasing mucoadhesiveness, and the creation of an artificial extracellular matrix to aid in guiding tissue differentiation.

Sensors, Vol. 12, Pages 4892-4896: Sensors in Collaboration Increase Individual Potentialities

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Different applications require different sensor technologies and methods to achieve specific goals. Particular sensor designs are focused on solving problems. It is well-known that individual sensors can be limited when complex problems or applications are involved or the application requires sensing in different locations or even different geographical areas. [...]

Scrapbook 1.2.2 - Copy and store multiple clips.. (Commercial)

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 02:20 AM PDT



Scrapbook is an innovative Clipboard, which enables you to store more than one item for future use. All of your clip entries will remain even if you restart your Computer. Scrapbook offers the advantage of a discreet and simple interface. Moreover, you can use snippets, predefined tools and self configurable JavaScript filters.

Main-Features:

  • Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later
  • Store up to hundreds of items
  • Fast access via menubar
  • Icon in dock and/or menubar
  • Naming of Clips
  • Lock individual entries
  • Pre-defined Tools
  • Self-defined JavaScript-Filter
  • Snippets for often re-usable text
  • Search Clips and Snippets
  • Scrapbook-Sharing over Bonjour (incl. Snippets)
  • Free configurable Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Easy integrated Text-Editor
  • QuickLock (Preview) integration
  • Backup/Restore of Scrapbook and Snippets
  • Full Drag and Drag support
  • Idle Timer for Computer and Display
  • Growl support for status notification
  • Black-white menubar icon

We hope you like Scrapbook. If you have questions, problems or wishes please feel free to send us an e-mail.



Version 1.2.2:
  • New Preferences to (de)activate Scrapbook on start
  • Fixed a bug where it's not possible to edit Snippets
  • Fixed minor bugs


  • Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later


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JBuddy Messenger 3.3.120412 - Java-based chat client.. (Demo)

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 02:15 AM PDT



JBuddy Messenger is a Java-based chat client.

If you need to communicate with contacts on several public IM channels simultaneously and don't want to clutter your desktop with multiple IM clients then JBuddy Messenger is worth a try. Currently it supports AIM, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo and JBuddy protocol (connecting to Zion's JBuddy Message Server) IM services on Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, Mac OSX, Linux, Solaris and other J2SE 1.3+ platforms. It is a fully funcational application demo for non-commercial use and ready to be customized with other IM protocols and/or branded for your commercial needs.



Version 3.3.120412:
  • Fix for Software Update Checks.
  • Fix for Buddy List Ads.
  • Fix for MSN sign on.
Note: The download URL is good for the free version of JBuddy Messenger. You may purchase a single-computer license after downloading the free version. The additional features of the licensed version are listed on the developer's website.

  • Mac OS X 10.3 or later
  • Java 6


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Sensors, Vol. 12, Pages 4870-4891: Transformation of Ground Vibration Signal for Debris-Flow Monitoring and Detection in Alarm Systems

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Debris flows are fast mass movements formed by a mix of water and solid materials, which occur in steep torrents, and are a source of high risks for human settlements. Geophones are widely used to detect the ground vibration induced by passing debris flows. However, the recording of geophone signals usually requires storing a huge amount of data, which leads to problems in storage capacity and power consumption. This paper presents a method to transform and simplify the signals measured by geophones. The key input parameter is the ground velocity threshold, which removes the seismic noise that is not related to debris flows. A signal conditioner was developed to implement the transformation and the ground velocity threshold was set by electrical resistors. The signal conditioner was installed at various European monitoring sites to test the method. Results show that data amount and power consumption can be greatly reduced without losing much information on the main features of the debris flows. However, the outcome stresses the importance of choosing a ground vibration threshold, which must be accurately calibrated. The transformation is also suitable to detect other rapid mass movements and to distinguish among different processes, which points to a possible implementation in alarm systems.

Sensors, Vol. 12, Pages 4860-4869: Facile One-Step Microwave-Assisted Route towards Ni Nanospheres/Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrids for Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

In this work, a facile one-step microwave-assisted method for deposition of monodisperse Ni nanospheres on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets to form Ni-rGO nanohybrids is discussed. In the presence of hydrazine monohydrate, Ni nanospheres are grown onto rGO sheets using nickel precursor and GO as starting materials in ethylene glycol (EG) solution under a low level of microwave irradiation (300 W) for 20 min, during which GO is also reduced to rGO. The as-prepared nanohybrids exhibit well-dispersed Ni nanosphere (about 80 nm in diameter) loadings and effective reduction of graphene oxide. The resulting Ni-rGO nanohybrids-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) shows significantly improved electrochemical performance in nonenzymatic amperometric glucose detection. In addition, interference from the oxidation of common interfering species under physiological conditions, such as ascorbic acid (AA) and uric acid (UA), is effectively avoided.

Materials, Vol. 5, Pages 634-643: A Gold Nanoparticle and Aflatoxin B1-BSA Conjugates Based Lateral Flow Assay Method for the Analysis of Aflatoxin B1

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

A rapid and simple immuno-chromatographic assay was developed to detect aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). The assay was based on a modified competitive binding format using colloidal gold and polyclonal antibody (Pab) conjugates. The anti-AFB1 Pab was immobilized to a defined detection zone on a porous nitrocellulose membrane and colloidal gold particles were conjugated to AFB1-BSA which served as a detection reagent. The AFB1-containing sample was added to the membrane and allowed to move with AFB1-BSA-coated particles dried on the conjugation pad. The mixture was then passed along the porous membrane by capillary action past the Pab in the detection zone, which captured AFB1 or AFB1-BSA. AFB1 in the sample inhibits binding of AFB1-BSA conjugated gold particles to the Pab and prevents formation of a red color dot. In the absence of AFB1, AFB1-BSA conjugated gold particles bound to the Pab, give a red color within this detection zone. With this method, 10 μg/mL of AFB1 was detected in less than 10 min. The developed AFB1 assay also showed no cross reaction to Ochratoxin A (OTA).

IJMS, Vol. 13, Pages 4714-4726: Frequent Gene Amplification Predicts Poor Prognosis in Gastric Cancer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Gastric cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. However, genetic alterations leading to this disease are largely unknown. Gene amplification is one of the most frequent genetic alterations, which is believed to play a major role in the development and progression of gastric cancer. In the present study, we identified three frequently amplified genes from 30 candidate genes using real-time quantitative PCR method, including ERBB4, C-MET and CD44, and further explored their association with clinicopathological characteristics and poor survival in a cohort of gastric cancers. Our data showed amplification of these genes was significantly associated with certain clinicopathological characteristics, particularly tumor differentiation and cancer-related death. More importantly, amplification of these genes was significantly related to worse survival, suggesting that these amplified genes may be significant predictors of poor prognosis and potential therapeutic targets in gastric cancer. Targeting these genes may thus provide new possibilities in the treatment of gastric cancer.

IJMS, Vol. 13, Pages 4704-4713: Effect of Calcium Sprays on Mechanical Strength and Cell Wall Fractions of Herbaceous Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora Pall.) Inflorescence Stems

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Calcium is an essential element and imparts significant structural rigidity to the plant cell walls, which provide the main mechanical support to the entire plant. In order to increase the mechanical strength of the inflorescence stems of herbaceous peony, the stems are treated with calcium chloride. The results shows that preharvest sprays with 4% (w/v) calcium chloride three times after bud emergence are the best at strengthening "Da Fugui" peonies' stems. Calcium sprays increased the concentrations of endogenous calcium, total pectin content as well as cell wall fractions in herbaceous peonies stems, and significantly increased the contents of them in the top segment. Correlation analysis showed that the breaking force of the top segment of peonies' stems was positively correlated with the ratio of water insoluble pectin to water soluble pectin (R = 0.673) as well as lignin contents (R = 0.926) after calcium applications.

Cheetah3D 6.0 - 3D modeling, rendering and animation package.. (Demo)

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 01:47 AM PDT



Cheetah3D is a lean, fast, and elegant 3D modeling, rendering, and animation package with an easy learning curve. It was written from ground up in Cocoa and offers many powerful tools like subdivision surface modelling, joint based character animation system, morph targets, UV unwrapping, texture painting, PDF import, HDRI, radiosity, renderings, etc.

The possibility to extend Cheetah3D with JavaScripts and support for many common file formats rounds out its feature set.

Version 6.0:

  • Simulation of rigid-body and soft-body dynamics using the industry-proven Bullet physics engine.
  • Seamless integration of the physics engine with interactive realtime preview.
  • Simulation baking for complex scenes.
  • Isosurfaces (Metaballs) with support for balls, vertices, particles and splines.
  • Keying (animation) of mesh vertices and spline control points,
New parametric object types
  • Capsule
  • Fractal
  • Isosurface
  • Line
New mesh modifiers
  • Smooth
  • Shell
  • Crumple
  • Global scene search field: you can now search all objects and materials interactively.
  • Improved sweep and bevel tools
  • Even more hotkeys and customizable colors
  • Improved Collada export (iBooks Author compatible)
  • Upgraded to the latest FBX SDK (v2012.2)
  • Greatly extended Javascript API offers access to animation data (F-Curves)
  • Support for Mac OS X 7 full-screen mode
  • Support for 16-bit textures
  • And much, much more: in total, over 200 new features, enhancements and optimizations.


  • Mac OS X 10.6 or later.


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F1: Schumacher Soars In Second Shanghai Practice

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT


Michael Schumacher sets the quickest overall Friday time as Mercedes remains fast in China...

Sensors, Vol. 12, Pages 4846-4859: Characterization of Quorum Sensing and Quorum Quenching Soil Bacteria Isolated from Malaysian Tropical Montane Forest

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

We report the production and degradation of quorum sensing N-acyl-homoserine lactones by bacteria isolated from Malaysian montane forest soil. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that these isolates clustered closely to the genera of Arthrobacter, Bacillus and Pseudomonas. Quorum quenching activity was detected in six isolates of these three genera by using a series of bioassays and rapid resolution liquid chromatography analysis. Biosensor screening and high resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed the production of N-dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C12-HSL) by Pseudomonas frederiksbergensis (isolate BT9). In addition to degradation of a wide range of N-acyl-homoserine lactones, Arthrobacter and Pseudomonas spp. also degraded p-coumaroyl-homoserine lactone. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documentation of Arthrobacter and Pseudomonas spp. capable of degrading p-coumaroyl-homoserine lactone and the production of C12-HSL by P. frederiksbergensis.

Crosshairs: Max Payne 3, Survival Horror Games, Always-On DRM

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 11:31 PM PDT

What does Max Payne 3's multiplayer feel like? Is always-on DRM a good idea for the future of games? And what exactly is the appeal of playing Survival Horror games? Find out on this episode of Crosshairs!

 

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Now Playing: Max Payne Mobile

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 11:26 PM PDT

Have a hankering to dive around like it's 2001? Join Dan Chiappini as he plays around with the first 10 minutes of Max Payne Mobile!

 

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